The Diviners Glossary

The Diviners Glossary

Ripple

Wave, Ridge, Ruffle (Noun).

Spiralling

Twirling, Twisting, Swirling (Adjective).

Pirouette

Revolve, Pivot, Spin (Verb).

Derivative

Imitative (Adjective).

Tranquility

Calmness, Quietness, Serenity (Noun).

Emanate

Emerge, Flow, Pour (Verb).

Despise

Detest, Hate, Abhor (Verb).

Discern

Detect, Recognize, Notice (Verb).

Presumably

Probably, Supposedly (Adverb).

Eradicated

Removed, Eliminated (Adjective).

Pretentious

Showy, Flaunty, Ostentatious (Adjective).

Fledgling

Nestling, Baby bird (Noun).

Resentment

Displeasure, Dissatisfaction, Discontent (Noun).

Perpetually

Continuously, Incessantly (Adverb).

Precarious

Uncertain, Insecure, Unreliable (Adjective).

Undulating

Wavy, Billowing, Rippling (Adjective).

Remittance Men

Emigrants (Noun).

Blistering

Intense, Extreme, Fierce (Adjective).

Putrid

Rotting, Decaying, Decomposing (Adjective).

Redskin

A dated, pejorative term for Native Americans (Noun).

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